Denbighshire

American  

[den-bee-sheer, -sher] / ˈdɛn biˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in northern Wales. 326 sq. mi. (844 sq. km).

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Denbighshire British  

/ ˈdɛnbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1. a county of N Wales: split between Clwyd and Gwynedd in 1974; reinstated with different boundaries in 1996: borders the Irish Sea, with the Cambrian Mountains in the south: chiefly agricultural. Administrative centre: Ruthin. Pop: 94 900 (2003 est). Area: 844 sq km (327 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Denbighshire

From Welsh Dinbych + shire ( def. )

Example Sentences

A Denbighshire council spokesperson said the first phase of works was finished recently where "improvements to the existing steps" were made at Cynwyd and a new tarmac surface was laid.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The path links the communities of Corwen and Cynwyd, in Denbighshire.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Delia Lodge said she is filled with dread every time they have to sit in the same area as A&E patients while waiting for treatment at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, in Denbighshire.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He said the problem only really began to be addressed after he contacted local media, as well as his MP, and Denbighshire Council.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

About four-and-thirty years ago I was traveling through Denbighshire upon a mission which needed dispatch.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. by Various